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Protect Your Mitts: 10 Top Cycling Gloves for 2018

Your cycling gloves may be the smallest item in your cycling wardrobe, but they have a vital role to play in helping you cycle in comfort for longer. In winter, you’re unlikely to consider leaving the...

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Choose Your Own Adventure: How to Turn Any Bike Into a Gravel Grinder

Grinding gravel is all the rage among the cycling community, but cyclists have always ridden dirt roads, often because those were the only roads available to them. Even the pros are opting for dirty...

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The Definitive Guide to the Best Electric Bikes 2018 + 11Top Bikes

Electric bikes have become more common over the past few years, particularly in Europe. In Holland, arguably the cycling capital of the world, more people ride electric bikes than non-electric bikes....

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Start Cycling Now: The Best Beginner Road Bikes of 2018

  I can give you my reviews, but buying a road bike is ultimately a personal decision. To find the best beginner road bike, it’s important to consider more than just the cost. Choose a bike that fits...

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How to Tune Up a Bike at Home: DIY Tips to Save Money

Your reliable local bike shop will likely charge no less than $50 for a basic tune, but it can be hundreds if they need to go deep and replace parts. Learning to work on your own bike will save you...

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5 Tips to Prevent Common Cycling Injuries

There’s nothing worse than having to take forced time off the bike because you’re injured. Fortunately many common cycling injuries are preventable. Spend more time in the saddle and less on the couch...

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Bike Chain Lube 101: How to Choose the Best and Apply It

Your chain is the circulatory system of your bike – it transfers all the energy you put out into propelling the bike forward. Just like any other moving part, it requires lubrication of its hundreds...

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Fix It Fast: The Best Cycling Multi-Tools + Buying Guide

Bicycles have a wide variety of complex components that need tweaking from time to time. Since it is inadvisable to carry an entire toolbox with you, and Bicycle Repair Man has a limited range, it’s...

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Amazon Prime Day 2018: The Best Cycling Deals

*Amazon Prime Day has ended, but you can check out our deals page for current sales* Tuesday July 16 and Wednesday the 17th, 2018 is Amazon’s 3rd annual Amazon Prime Day, a one-day event where Amazon...

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Start Cycling Now: The Best Beginner Road Bikes of 2018

  I can give you my reviews, but buying a road bike is ultimately a personal decision. To find the best beginner road bike, it’s important to consider more than just the cost. Choose a bike that fits...

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Amazon Prime Day 2018: The Best Cycling Deals Now

  Beginning Tuesday July 16 at 3pm and running through Wednesday July 17th, 2018 is Amazon’s 3rd annual Amazon Prime Day, a two-day event where Amazon is offering some of the lowest prices of the...

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The Best Cycling Base Layer for Every Season: The Ultimate Guide

A good base layer will keep you warm in winter and cool in summer. It adds comfort, especially under bib-shorts, and can help you regulate your body temperature by wicking away sweat. Plus, it...

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How to Climb Hills Like a Boss on a Road Bike: The Definitive Guide

Have you ever wondered why climbing a hill is so tough on a bike? Before you go trading in your bike for an ultra-light model or cutting the doughnut food group from your diet, try these tips on your...

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The Best MTB Hydration Packs 2018: The Definitive Guide

Mountain biking is thirsty work and it’s important to stay hydrated. Hydration packs have a number of advantages over water bottles for mountain biking: Hands-free drinking means you can sip water as...

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Fix Flats Fast! How to Change a Bike Tire: The Ultimate Guide

There is no bigger buzzkill than a sudden loss of tire pressure during a ride. Learning to remedy a flat tire on your own is absolutely the most important skill that every rider must learn in order to...

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The Ultimate Trail Slayer?: In-Depth Pivot Mach 5.5 Carbon Review

It seemed natural to take the Pivot Mach 5.5 carbon X01 Eagle to the top of Burke Mountain in Vermont’s Kingdom Trails for its test run. Filled with rock gardens, gnarly roots and epic berms, these...

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A Grand Unified Theory of Shred: Lee McCormack on Mastering Mountain Bike...

When you ride your mountain bike with skill and confidence, time slows down. Your whole world becomes the few feet of trail in front of you and you just flow. There’s nothing like it.More time in the...

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In-Depth Stages Gen 3 Power Meter Review + Power Meter Buying Guide

Stages power meters are known for two things: bringing power meters into the budget range of the everyday cyclist, and gracing Team Sky’s Tour de France winning bikes.But despite their endorsement...

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The Best Black Friday/Cyber Monday Bike Deals 2018

Nothing is sweeter than unwrapping some carbon swag for the holidays. Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for your favorite cycling fanatic or upgrading your own gear by taking advantage of...

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The Best MTB Handlebars For Every Bike + Buying Guide

If you’re looking for an upgrade for any mountain bike, handlebars determine how your bike fits and handles in profound ways. Consequently, choosing and setting up your handlebar is essential...

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